Skiing, snowshoeing and staying in Maine’s winter wilds can be an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure

In far DownEast Maine, west of the Lubec waterfront, you’ll find the remarkable oasis of Cobscook Shores.

Maine’s most northern county is home to stunning natural beauty, rich culture and history, good food and drink, and friendly local folks.

Maine’s Downeast coastline is a magnificent landscape of broad peninsulas, wide bays, towering cliffs, spruce-studded islands, high tides and crashing surf. Here are seven day hikes you won’t soon forget.

A bounty of Nordic ski and snowshoe fun awaits winter visitors to the Katahdin region

The glorious landscape of Mount Desert Island is wide open for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on 130 miles of trails and 57 miles of carriage roads. And the big bonus? Not a lot of people.

Maine is a veritable paradise of canoeing and kayaking opportunities for paddlers of every ability and interest level.

What could be better than a refreshing craft brew with your trail companions after an walk in the great outdoors?

Maine’s state park system encompasses 67,000 acres across 36 park units, ranging from Aroostook County to the Camden Hills and Quoddy Head to the Mahoosuc Range.

The deep woods and pristine waters of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument have attracted visitors for several thousand years, from the native Wabanaki people to loggers, scientists, artists and explorers, to today’s outdoor adventurers.

Maine has an expansive coastline with hundreds of Islands ready for adventure. Accessible by public and private ferry services, these destinations offer inquisitive travelers the opportunity to experience a different pace of living.

These summit hikes take an hour or less to reach stunning panoramic vistas.

There are more than 360 named waterfalls in Maine, from block, cascade and fan falls to horsetail, plunge and punchbowl falls, and ranging across the state from Aroostook to Acadia, Cobscook to Cupsuptic and many places between.

Maine’s extensive land trusts and parks offer unparalleled hiking experiences across the state.

Acadia National Park marks the centennial of its founding with a big celebration highlighting a century of conservation and stewardship.